Egosoft Interactive FAQ

X²: The Threat

Different BBS missions have different requirements. In general there are a few things to check.

Each mission has rank requirement indicators listed under the mission description text. Check and make sure that your current combat and trading ranks are at least as good as the required ranks.

Some missions, such as the "Assassination" missions, require that you have a good reputation with a certain race before you can work for them. Make sure your reputation with the race offering the mission is good. Usually the second or third reputation level is sufficient.

Certain missions require that you have enough cargo space or a certain type of ship in order to perform the mission. Make sure your cargo bay has plenty of free room, and scan the mission description carefully to make sure you're flying the right kind of ship.

Assassination missions require that you have at least one gun installed on your ship. Even a simple AIRE will do, as long as the gun is in use and not just sitting free in your cargo bay. If you are having trouble taking an assassination mission, make sure the ship you're in has a weapon of some kind. This is usually most important for people with M6s or M2s who dock in an M5 to read the BBS.